AR450 strip vs plate – what’s the difference?
If you have experience of specifying abrasion resistant (AR) steel, you will likely know by now that it comes in two forms – strip or plate. And, while you may already have a broad understanding of the differences, there can be much more to it than meets the eye.
How do they stack up?
The differing production methods for AR strip and plate mean that the resulting products can have quite different qualities. The images to the left give a glimpse of how they stack up in a few of the important areas - length, product consistency and surface quality.
Download the scorecard infographic below to see the full range of comparison areas.